Cyclone Testing Station

David Henderson

David Henderson

Simon Ingham

Simon Ingham

Daniel Smith

Daniel Smith

Study of wind loads on US and AU roofing tile systems (Old ID 23540)
Daniel Smith - Cyclone Testing Station
15 Jul 2017 - 30 Nov 2018
Due to the porous nature of roofing tile systems, pressure equalization effects must be considered in estimating wind-induced loads. However, these effects (and therefore net wind loading) are not well understood for various roof zones and the range of tile configurations in the global housing market. To better characterize these effects, IBHS will conduct full-scale wind tunnel testing on North American and Australian roofing tile systems. The CTS will assist with testing design, data analysis and reporting.
Supply of Impact Resistance (part 2) (Old ID 23212)
David Henderson - Cyclone Testing Station
01 Mar 2017 - 31 Jan 2018
Collaborative project with Queensland Government to determine defining properties of variability and risk of wind driven debris impact testing in order to develop uniform code / standard for assessment of materials for cyclone shelters etc.
Mitigation of Losses in Community from Extreme Wind Events (Old ID 22387)
David Henderson - Cyclone Testing Station
01 Jul 2015 - 30 Jun 2016
The objective of the project is to investigate and inform on aspects of building codes/standards and implementation to mitigate losses from extreme wind events including Cyclones.
Whitsunday Regional Council - Mitigation and Loss Reduction. (Old ID 27085)
David Henderson - Cyclone Testing Station
01 Oct 2020 - 30 Jun 2021
Develop and implement a resilience rating framework for small businesses. This initial phase will identify and scope aspects of the program and sufficient detail of the Rating Framework to enable the feasibility of the concept to be determined. Some elements will be estimates which will require deeper research and quantification in subsequent stages. • Review of background research and peril-specific risk attributes – leveraging existing work plus a limited desktop study of latest research to inform the methodology and framework (minimise task input to meet timeframe). • Design rating framework and quantify elements sufficient to inform the business case.
Streamlining SWIRLnet data acquisition, analysis, storage, and dissemination procedures (Old ID 28994)
David Henderson - Cyclone Testing Station
30 Jun 2022 - 30 Jun 2023
This project is a collaboration with UQ. It builds on previous projects that have developed and refined the SWIRLnet wind anemometer towers. This project will streamline the data acquisition, analysis, storage, and dissemination procedures.
Mitigation of Losses in Qld from Extreme Wind Events (Old ID 24934)
David Henderson - Cyclone Testing Station
01 Jul 2017 - 30 Jun 2018
The objective of the project is to investigate and inform on aspects of building doles/standards and implementation to mitigate losses from extreme win events including Cyclones.
Determination of Wind Resistance for Australian Roofing Tile Systems (Old ID 22101)
Daniel Smith - Cyclone Testing Station
01 May 2015 - 01 Feb 2016
Removal of roofing tiles has been observed frequently during post-storm damage investigations in Australia. In order to improve the wind resistance of roofing tiles, the wind loading mechanism must be understood.
Mitigation of Losses in Community from Extreme Wind Events (Old ID 23175)
David Henderson - Cyclone Testing Station
01 Jan 2017 - 30 Jun 2017
The objective of the project is to investigate and inform on aspects of building codes/standards and implementation to mitigate losses from extreme wind events including Cyclones.
Rapid and secure deployment of SWIRLnet (Old ID 21855)
David Henderson - Cyclone Testing Station
01 Oct 2014 - 30 Jun 2016
Research into terrain effects on cyclonic wind speeds within several local government regions. Site analysis for locations required along with installation of secure foundation for rapid deployment of anemometers and associated equipment.
Development of digital apps to facilitate insurance eligibility verification and post-event claim filing for Fijian homeowners - TASK 1 Design software framework and logic flow (Old ID 26517)
Daniel Smith - Cyclone Testing Station
15 May 2019 - 30 Sep 2019
This project follows on from CTS developing a structural engineering basis for vulnerability models for different housing types in Fiji, for the World Bank and Tower Insurance. The scope covers stage 1 of a 6 stage program to develop digital applications for use by Fijian homeowners to: (a) seek eligibility for cyclone (wind damage) insurance; and (b) initiate claims post event.